Staff Accountant

JP Donovan Construction; Rockledge (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JP Donovan Construction is seeking an on-site Staff Accountant in Rockledge, FL. You will support balance sheet reconciliation, month-end closing, and various accounting duties under the Controller.

Responsibilities include journal entries, monthly close processes, maintaining reporting tools, and preparing schedules for year-end. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in accounting or related field and 1–3 years in construction accounting, plus strong software proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or equivalent.
• 1-3 years accounting experience in construction or similar industry.
• Internship experience counts!
• On-site position in Rockledge, Florida.
• Proficient communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Teachable and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with month-end closing and journal entries.
• Support monthly close processes for all JP Donovan companies.
• Maintain reporting tools and assist with financial reports.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide year-end support and research as needed.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the Controller.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors in accounting, business or equivalent

Tools

Foundations Software

SAP Concur

ECI

JobBoss

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JP Donovan is a well-known and trusted general contracting firm that specializes in the aerospace industry! We use cutting technology! We design-build construction projects which will eventually help more civilians to go to space.

About the Staff Accountant opening

Reporting directly to the company's Controller, you will support the general accounting functions of JP Donovan Construction and related subsidiaries. Tasks include reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, month-end closing, and managing other accounting duties.

What you will do

• Support managers with reconciling weekly labor hours to appropriate job elements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries including supporting documentation.
• Support monthly close processes for all JP Donovan companies.
• Maintain reporting tools and support management with financial reports.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide year-end support for accounting, which may include research and preparing schedules.
• Perform additional assignments, as directed by the Controller.

How to Qualify

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or equivalent.
• 1-3 years accounting experience in construction or similar industry.
• Internship experience counts!
• Position is located on-site in the newly renovated office in Rockledge, Florida.
• Proficient communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Teachable and eager to learn.
• Works well with others.
• Maintains schedule, deadlines, and responds well to changes in priorities.
• Self-management and time-management skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Proficiency in standard accounting software and the ability to comprehend diverse corporate software packages, as well as standard office equipment.
• Systems: Foundations Software, SAP Concur, ECI, JobBoss, Microsoft Excel.
• Plus if you have experience in any of the above mentioned programs.

About JP Donovan

We are a general contracting firm specializing in Aerospace, Heavy Civil, and Marine Construction headquartered in Rockledge, Florida. As a third-generation contractor, we have an immense knowledge of construction management and have successfully completed projects in a wide array of industries.

We are a highly respected firm receiving much of our business based on the outstanding quality of work, our integrity, and the ability to complete a project safely, on time and within budget while meeting customer performance requirements. This company has been in business for 27 years and has demonstrated the ability to design and construct very complex and often unique large-scale structural steel and concrete projects.

At JP Donovan Construction, each project is approached as a joint effort between the client, design, and construction teams. This unified approach is made possible by the JP Donovan Construction team.

JP Donovan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabilities, or veteran status.

Learn more about JP Donovan at About Us | JP Donovan and view our latest projects too!